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T290 XVT

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 XVT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 44,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,093 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 44,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front tyre flat

Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 41,915 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,743 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,286 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 30,316 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 30,316 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Central Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,347 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,935 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,638 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,118 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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T290 XVT is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T290 XVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T290 XVT registered?

T290 XVT is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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